A Rock Is Sinking in the Water

question 26

Multiple Choice

A rock is sinking in the water. Which one of these statements correctly describes the buoyant force?

• A)It is zero.
• B)It is equal to the weight of the wood.
• C)It is equal to all the other forces acting on the wood, but opposite in direction.
• D)It is equal in magnitude but opposite in direction of the weight of the wood.

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Definitions:

Conversion Disorders

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Psychosomatic Disorders

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Cognitive Distortions

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Specific Phobias

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